Morgan County Cougars (West Liberty, KY) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Elliott County Lions (Sandy Hook, KY), 69-13 in a league match.

With the victory, Morgan County advances its record to 3-4 on the year. The Cougars travel to Menifee County (Frenchburg, KY) to face the Wildcats in a non-league match on Saturday, January 4. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 8-4. Menifee County won 58-37 in their recent non-league match against Lincoln County (Stanford, KY)

The Lions now own a 0-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Phelps for a non-league match on Wednesday, January 8. Elliott County will face a Hornets squad coming off a 58-44 league loss to Pike County Central (Pikeville, KY). The Hornets record now stands at 9-4.